today

You are our mother. You nourish and provide. We are obstinate teenagers and we disrespect, abuse and neglect you.

Today we celebrate you. Tomorrow we will ignore you.

I will not.

I will hope that today will inspire in all of us a renewed appreciation for the one who houses us, protects us and allows us to grow.

Today is your day.

the books that saved

almost 2 years ago a group of women met on my deck. books brought us together. friendship and food have kept us coming.

this once a month moment of food and friends and books has become a highlight in my month. it has become a moment to feel listened to, appreciated, fed.

i love these women.

i am so glad that i am a woman and am able to have nourishing, fulfilling, complete relationships. friendships that keep me going day to day. friends i can talk on the phone with to fill the adult-less days or friends who are just a quick email away.

i have the best friends.